Keeping an eye on Ti

Dear TiLite Enthusiast

Happy New Year from all of us at TiLite! 2006 was another great year for TiLite and we attribute this success to the healthcare community's ever-growing recognition that TiLite's custom-fitted wheelchairs provide users superior mobility and improved long-term health benefits.

This first issue of TiLite’s newsletter for 2007 is packed with features, such as Miss Wheelchair Washington’s visit to TiLite and what’s new for January 2007. As always, thank you for choosing TiLite.

David S Lippes
Chairman and CEO
TiLite

This past fall, Tammy Wilber, Miss Wheelchair Washington 2006, made the 4 hour drive over from Seattle to visit everyone here at TiLite, take a tour of our manufacturing facility and do a photo shoot for our 2007 TiLife campaign.

Tammy, a long time TiLite user had this to say about her ZRA, “I have been using my latest TiLite for the past 2 years and absolutely love it-- it's super light and easy for me to get in and out of my car. But the best thing is how well it rides; it is so smooth no matter what I roll over. I am just more comfortable riding in my Ti.” Currently Tammy is very involved with “Think First”, a national program to prevent brain and spinal cord injuries.

Tammy also works at the University of Washington Medical Center in the Outpatient Rehabilitation Department as a Patient Services Representative and continues to be a role model for other patients that are newly injured with spinal cord injuries. You can read more about Tammy at www.judyhoit.com/pageanthistory/wilber.htm. Everyone at TiLite enjoyed having Tammy spend time with us. It is always a big motivational boost when our team gets to experience first-hand how the products they build dramatically improve someone’s life like Tammy’s. See more photos from Tammy’s shoot.

Every TiLite ZRA is custom made to each user’s specifications using sophisticated CAD software and combines phenomenal vibration dampening, class leading performance and contemporary design with handcraftsmanship in true TiLite tradition. The TiLite ZRA uses 1.25” seamless aerospace grade titanium to produce a frame with Unparalleled vibration dampening and rigidity, effectively reducing fatigue on the user while increasing the efficiency of every push. Besides its innovative “Z” frame profile, the ZRA incorporates several component changes like the unique axle plate design that moves up and down with the camber tube-minimizing the ZRA’s overall frame geometry relative to the rear seat height.

In addition, TiLite’s bullet style caster housing and fork design reduces weight by using less material. It also gives a clean stylized look to the front of the chair, which is less “medical” in appearance while being fully functional by providing 1” of front seat height adjustment from the fork. Because it is fully adjustable, the TiLite ZRA is ideal for those with changing needs. Learn more about the ZRA at www.tilite.com.

TiLite ZRA with Digital Camo Upholstery

Ergo Seat on the TiLite TR, YR and ZR models! An “Ergo” seat is designed to provide better pelvic stability and propulsion efficiency. The horizontal plane on the Ergo seat can be tailored to your specifications. Please consult a seating and positioning specialist when determining what seated position is right for you.

New Colors for the Aero Z! Color plays an important role in the world in which we live. Color can sway thinking, change actions, and cause reactions and we hope our two new colors do just that. Tickled Pink and Purple Mist are now available as color options on the Aero Z. Use the TiLite color matrix at tilite.com to mix and match frame and component colors on the Aero Z.

Alcantara Ultrasuede Armrests – Designed for the automotive industry, Alcantara, or Ultrasuede, is generally considered the fabric of choice for the world’s leading automakers. Besides being far more durable than other materials, Ultrasuede combines comfort with durability. Ultrasuede has a soft plush feel that is hypoallergenic and anti-static. The material itself also “breathes” so it feels warm in the winter and cool in the summer, qualities that make Ultrasuede ideal for armrests or a steering wheel.

Carbon Fiber side guards – light weight, rigid and stylish, carbon fiber side guards can be fitted using any of TiLite’s existing side guard hardware. Available in two sizes, small and standard; these new side guards are available as an option on our Order Forms.

Be sure to download the latest Order Forms at www.tilite.com.

For questions or information on any order form additions, please contact TiLite’s Customer Service Team at (800) 545-2266 or customerservice@tilite.com.

October was a busy month at TiLite – highlighted by the European show REHA CARE in Düsseldorf, Germany. The four-day show was very busy for the TiLite crew, but it was worth the time and energy. We met with many current and potential international distributors and suppliers and look forward to building on those new and old relationships. The introduction of the AERO Z went very well, and TiLite looks forward to expanding our international sales in 2007! Special thanks to EmCart, our distributor in the Netherlands, and most especially to Jaap, for working the booth with us! We could not have done it without your help.

Ti SpotLite features a photo and a testimonial of a user pursuing life's pleasures with their TiLite. If you are interested in being featured please click here and enter a photo and testimonial. We look forward to hearing from you!

Salomon from Mexico Writes :

Wow!!! I just got my new ZRA and it is Great! It is the best wheelchair I have had since my accident in 1992. I took my ZRA to Cancun on Vacation. I have found it to be very light and portable with excellent performance to fit my active lifestyle. It is a wheelchair that catches the eye of others. Like some girls I met at a disco loved me in this wheelchair. When I visited the US just before Christmas even Santa commented how cool my chair is! I told him to add one to his list for the holidays. Thanks to TiLite I am living a much better life on wheels since I got my wonderful ZRA.

Winter sweaters giving you the blues? Ready to peel off your parka? Pair up a TiLite short sleeve polo with a pair of khakis and get ready for spring. Available in men's sizes M-XL in either TiLite Red or Heather Gray. Embroidered TiLite logo and made by LL Bean. Order online at www.tilite.com/store.

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